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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 528.78 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 528.78 and 325.12 is: 487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 528.78 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/528.78 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 528.78 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 171,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,916.95/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.74

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